荒川(Arakawa) Under the Bridge

April 5 to (ongoing series)

Story Overview

Arakawa Under the Bridge is about Ichinomiya Kou (right) and Nino (left). Kou who's main creed was to never put himself in a position where he has to pay back someone, finds himself paying back a girl called Nino for saving his life. Nino's request was for him to become her boyfriend. Kou moved under the bridge where he has his adventures with Nino and the people living under the bridge.

Presentation- The art style of this anime is great. It is witty and fits the personality and story of the anime.

Score 4.75/5

Story- The story is excellent; the writer beautifully captures the way people interact with each other and transforms it into something intelligent and funny. The interactions with Kou and the slow unfolding of who Nino is and how she ended up under the bridge further immerses the watcher into the story.

Score 5/5

Value- This story will apply to any age. This anime is among the best I have ever seen. Each episode is 24 minutes, so you get the standard amount each week, but being an exceptional passes the fact that it is the same length as other animes.

Score 5/5

Overall Score 4.92/5

Director - Akiyuki Shinbo

Studio - Shaft

Publisher - Square Enix